St. Philip the Apostle School - Curriculum Guide
Grade Three
RELIGION
Third graders will
learn through stories, activities, Scripture, prayer, discussion and reflection
about their Catholic faith. Catholic
values are discussed and integrated not only in Religion, but in all learning. The focus is on:
· God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
· planning & assisting in liturgy and other forms of worship
· the sacraments
· service
· liturgical seasons
· lives of saints
· Church as community
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING
The Language Arts
Program includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the study of
literature. The components of the
program emphasize the development of those skills that allow students to read
with fluency, comprehend and interpret written materials, communicate well and
listen and speak effectively. The
skills acquired and understood are applied and reinforced in all content areas.
The textbook used for reading is Houghton Mifflin.
READING/LITERATURE
Children will experience authentic literature in the form of poetry, folktales,
nonfiction, fiction, biographies, fantasies and plays. Reading fluency will develop and improve as
students are presented with the following skills:
· using phonetic and structural analysis
· using word identification strategies
· developing vocabulary
· understanding character, setting
· drawing conclusions
· making predictions
· sequencing events of a story
· distinguishing fact from fantasy
· using graphic organizers
· self-appraising and self-correcting while reading
WRITING
Third grade students use writing to convey
meaning.
Students will:
· write legibly using cursive
· write multiple sequential sentences on a given topic
· apply spelling knowledge
· apply grammar and mechanics
parts of speech
simple tenses
punctuation
· use the writing
process including pre-writing, writing, revising, editing, and
final draft
· write in multiple forms
guided writing
friendly letters
descriptive paragraphs
narrative stories
book reviews
LISTENING/SPEAKING
Third grade students will listen for understanding, follow directions and respond
appropriately to the speaker. Students will use acquired language and
vocabulary to express opinions.
They will:
· present material orally
· participate in small & large group discussion
· demonstrate listening skills by asking
questions, paraphrasing and
restating
TECHNOLOGY &
REFERENCE SKILLS
Third grade students will study, retain and use information from a variety of
sources.
Students will:
· use reference materials both print and and electronic
· locate biographies and fiction
· combine text, clip
art to create a product
· print
· understand &
develop a basic database
· identify usefulness
of technology
MATHEMATICS
Third grade students acquire a knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math
skills to solve problems through the use of the textbook, extended activities, and hands on
experiences.
Students will:
· identify place value in four digit numbers
· use number line
· add and subtract 2 and 3 digit numbers
· solve multiple step word problems
· chart, compare and graph data
· know multiplication and division facts
· recognize fractional units
· measure and compare units of length capacity and weight
· identify patterns, using fact families
· graph and explain data
· identify, classify, compare and describe characteristics of shapes
SCIENCE
Students use
concrete, hands-on experiences to
understand science in the physical and natural world around them. They
learn through observing, predicting, questioning and explaining.
Students will:
· collect & chart data
· describe simple life cycles of plants, animals
· recognize relationship of living things and their environment
· identify physical properties of matter
· identify cycles and motions of the solar system
· identify importance of science
SOCIAL STUDIES
Third grade students
develop an awareness of the world around them and how people affect their
environment.
The focus will be:
· communities and the
need for government
· geography/map skills
· appreciation of cultural differences
· meeting needs through goods and services
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
In third grade, students learn
and explore factors that affect a healthy lifestyle.
Students will participate in
· personal fitness activities
· develop and demonstrate gross motor skills
· follow more complex sequences and
movement in games and dance
· participate in cooperative group games
ART
In third grade,
students will have the opportunity to express themselves in various art forms.
Students will:
· communicate through art using a variety of media and tools
· appreciate various art works
· learn how art reflects and shapes society and life.
MUSIC
In third grade,
students will have the opportunity to participate in music activities and to
develop an appreciation for music.
Students will:
· sing in groups
· read basic musical notes
· distinguish various types of musical instruments and elements
REPORTING
A report of student
progress will be distributed approximately half way through each quarter.
Parent-teacher
conferences will be scheduled in early November, but can be requested at any
time.
Students will receive
a report card at each of the four marking periods.
HOMEWORK
Third grade students
will be assigned homework as needed for practice and reinforcement as well as
for the completion of special projects.
PARENTS CAN HELP BY
·
Modeling active participation in weekly liturgy, daily prayer and
service
· Being supportive of teachers and policies.
· Showing an interest in homework, while encouraging student independence.
· Limiting extracurricular activities which interfere with schoolwork.
· Staying in touch with the school
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